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From "Juvie" To Sailor To Platform: Learn More About Justin Isaac

Justin Isaac, Redken colorist, has gone from juvenile hall and jail to platforms, stages and magazine shoots. Get a brief overview of his journey in this profile video.

Maggie Mulhern
Maggie MulhernBeauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
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August 13, 2014
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Redken Colorist Justin Isaac was a REAL BAD BOY. He spent his childhood in Los Angeles running wild on the streets, eventually dropping out of school at the end of 6th grade, landing in Juvenile Hall and finally jail. Why then has it all worked out for him? Check out this video and learn why Isaac, known as the "Color Ninja", has embraced the graffiti on his wall to turn his into a very colorful life.

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